Pathways to satisfy our English language requirement
From academic English courses to foundation-year programs, there are multiple ways to strengthen your language skills and meet our English language requirement. Each pathway is designed to support your success in a university setting.
ACE@UTM is an English language transition program for students admitted to UTM who require additional English language support in order to meet the University's English language requirement. ACE@UTM is offered twice per year, during the Summer (early July to end of August) and the Fall-Winter (early September to end of April).
Develop your language as a tool for success in your academic studies at the School of Continuing Studies. Getting a "B" grade in the highest level (Level 60) will satisfy the English language requirement for all undergraduate programs at the University of Toronto. Students still need to apply to undergraduate studies and meet academic requirements.
Academic English is an 8-week English language course at U of T Scarborough and taught by the Centre for Teaching and Learning. The program supports students in developing necessary skills for academic reading, writing, listening and speaking, while providing an introduction to academic culture, communication and study skills.
Green Path - China is an innovative admissions program for incoming undergraduate U of T Scarborough students from the People's Republic of China. It immerses them in an advanced Canadian-style learning environment and leads to a degree from the university. After successful completion of the program, students begin their first year of undergraduate studies.
The International Foundation Program (IFP) combines conditional acceptance to U of T with intensive English language and academic skills development instruction, including for-credit courses. IFP is available to academically qualified international students whose English fluency scores do not meet the university's direct entrance requirements.
Comparing our English language transition programs
Not sure which program is right for you? Use the table below to compare key details like length, campus, eligibility and whether it satisfies the English language requirement.
| Program | Campus | Length | AUDIENCE | ENROLMENT | POSSIBLE DEGREE CREDIT | CERTIFICATE UPON COMPLETION | PATHWAY TO ADMISSION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Culture & English (ACE @ UTM) | Mississauga | Minimum 8 Weeks | Applicants who academically qualify for entry to U of T Mississauga but have not yet met their English language proficiency requirement | Eligible U of T Mississauga applicants as part of conditional offer | No | Yes | Yes |
| Academic English at the English Language Program | St. George | 12 weeks per level | Non-native English speaking students | Open enrolment | No | Yes | No |
| Academic English @ UTSC | Scarborough | Minimum 8 Weeks | Applicants who academically qualify for entry to U of T Scarborough but have not yet met their English language proficiency requirement | Eligible U of T Scarborough applicants as part of conditional offer | No | Yes | Yes |
| International Foundation Program | St. George | Fall session: 8 months; Summer session: 8 weeks | International high school graduates who academically qualify for entry to the Faculty of Arts & Science, the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design, or the Faculty of Music | Academically qualified students through the regular undergraduate application process | Yes | No | Yes |
| Green Path | Scarborough | 12 Weeks | Select students from partner high schools in China who qualify for entry to U of T Scarborough undergraduate programs | Closed enrolment through select secondary institutions in China | No | Yes | Yes |